soon with leader, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish
slowly into stride, raced and last place, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, effort to lead 1f out, ridden and ran on
led, ridden and head 1f out, no extra towards finish
Orange Square is impossible to oppose here with Plenty of Action and Joss Stick rating the main dangers. The selection was a good third behind Jaser last time out, that form looks solid in the context of this race and with the drop in trip also looking to be in his favour he will be hard to beat. Plenty Of Action rates the main danger as she is a well bred filly by Hennesey and will not need to be anything special to take a hand in the finish. Joss Stick was a fair third behind Ten Down last time and is another with place claims but he is more exposed than most and looks opposable on that basis. Of the remainder Queens Mantle is another that has ran with promise in the past but she would be better off if this were a handicap and for the winner we return to Orange Square.
Orange Square (IRE) 3-1fav (9-3) Led 1f, tracked leader after, led again 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Jaser (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Plenty of Action (USA) Hennessy filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to a mile.
Where's Killoran 100-1 (8-12) Pulled very hard towards rear, progress over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 9l behind Wavertree Princess (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Joss Stick 20-1 (8-6) Hampered start, held up, not clear run on inside over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Ten Down (8-11) at W'hampton 5f 2yo clm (6) pol in Nov.
Queens Mantle 33-1 (8-6) In touch, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Valhillen (8-9) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Nov.